Tag: The Christian Life
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Embracing New Rhythms
The start of this week marks Week 2 of summer break for me. To celebrate the end of school and other duties, our family went to Jones Beach to hear Gloriana, Sheryl Crow, and Rascal Flatts in concert on May 30. My brother is the Tour Manager for Gloriana so the free tickets and backstage…
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May Thoughts
It’s that time of year again. Another school year draws to a close and the deadlines, responsibilities, and commitments loom large. It’s a time where if don’t write something in my calendar, it can be easily forgotten. It is also a time of celebration. Living in a boarding community where the students become like extended…
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A Travel Tale, Part II
In my previous post, A Travel Tale and a Visit with Grandma, I recounted the hiccups and frustrations of my travel plans as I made my way to California to visit my Grandma. I also alluded to the fact that my travel adventures weren’t over yet. Here’s the rest of the story. Returning to Long…
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Journeys
This past week I spoke in Chapel at Stony Brook. Using the Gospel passage found in Matthew of the Wise Men visiting Jesus, I related the journey of the Magi to the journey my family took ten years ago. On December 26, 2003, the Brummeler family left Chicago, Illinois, and headed to Vancouver, BC, so…
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Looking Back
I remember as a child feeling like a year lasted for an eternity. Surely I am not the only person who felt this way! What was it about childhood that made time seem slower? Now, the years seem to roll by and every New Year’s Eve I find myself wondering where the previous year went.…
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The End of a Run
Hello, friends! I’m back! I haven’t written anything since August and it feels good to sit in my writing spot this morning with my favorite coffee mug, reflecting on the past few months. A quick recap: During the summer I accepted the position to coach the girls’ cross country team this fall. In addition to…
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Surrender to the Season
AlwaysOrange readers—you’re in for a treat! The post you are about to read is written by Lindsey Watson—wife, mother, and author extraordinaire of the blog, Running in Circles. I first met Lindsey in 2005 when I taught a lesson in her class at Live Oak Classical School as part of my interview process. Seems like…
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August Reflections
School officially begins August 26; yet, in many ways, I am back to work. I’ve been telling people, “I’ve turned the corner.” Last weekend, while painting the front door, I was consciously aware that the paint brushes and other house projects will sit for awhile. Time to start preparing in earnest for upcoming classes and…
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July Musings
Once again I feel compelled to begin my post with an apology. Too much time has elapsed since I last wrote—I’m sorry! Maybe I just need to drop the apologizing altogether. I assume (and hope) my readers are blissfully unaware of the large gaps of time that have elapsed between my posts as of late.…
Alicia Brummeler 